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Hygiene tips for traveling

Fruit that you peel to eat is safe, for example citrus fruit, bananas, pineapples, papayas and mangos.

When travelling to many countries, special precautions should be taken to avoid sickness from microorganisms in food and especially water. Many countries still fertilize with human excrement, making it important to follow a few tips to avoid getting sick.

Order your drinks without ice, if you are unsure that the ice is germ-free.

Drink only industrially bottled beverages. “Open” or unsealed bottles could be filled from a contaminated source.